{"product_id":"9781593274245","title":"Think Like a Programmer: An Introduction to Creative Problem Solving","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eSpraul, V. Anton\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Starch Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\/12\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003eThe real challenge of programming isn't learning a language's syntax—it's learning to creatively solve problems so you can build something great. In this one-of-a-kind text, author V. Anton Spraul breaks down the ways that programmers solve problems and teaches you what other introductory books often ignore: how to \u003ci\u003eThink Like a Programmer\u003c\/i\u003e. Each chapter tackles a single programming concept, like classes, pointers, and recursion, and open-ended exercises throughout challenge you to apply your knowledge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll also learn how to:\u003cbr\u003e–Split problems into discrete components to make them easier to solve\u003cbr\u003e–Make the most of code reuse with functions, classes, and libraries\u003cbr\u003e–Pick the perfect data structure for a particular job\u003cbr\u003e–Master more advanced programming tools like recursion and dynamic memory\u003cbr\u003e–Organize your thoughts and develop strategies to tackle particular types of problems\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough the book's examples are written in C++, the creative problem-solving concepts they illustrate go beyond any particular language; in fact, they often reach outside the realm of computer science. As the most skillful programmers know, writing great code is a creative art—and the first step in creating your masterpiece is learning to \u003ci\u003eThink Like a Programmer\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"No Starch Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44215713104127,"sku":"9781593274245","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9781593274245_s600x595.jpg?v=1775583502","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9781593274245","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}